MySource:Will of David Porter 1750/51

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Abstract of Will of David Porter
From: Sally's Family citing "The Three David Porters: Captain, Commodore, and Admiral, and Their Delaware Roots" by Francklyn Wynne Paris pub 1982 by Del. Gen. Soc. Journal Vol 1 page 49.

8 Jan 1750/51
prob 5 Feb 1750/51 New Castle Co, Del


- son Alexander - plantation, messuage of lands and millens which I lately bought of John Crawford together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, he paying the sum of two hundred and fivety pounds to ye aforesaid John Crawford which remains unpaid for said messuage of lands and millens, also 2 cows, 2 mares, a stoned horse, and a year old colt formerely called his own.
- son David - plantation whereon I now live, also Negro boy Baslie, Negro woman Sall and two thirds of all moveables.
- son Patrick - to be provided for by son David with sufficient apparel, meat, drink, washing, and lodging until such time as said Patrick learns to be a good English scholar, also to Patrick at age 21, 100 pounds.
- daughter Elinor - a good riding mare, bridle, saddle and fivety pounds in money together with a good feather bed and furniture.
- daughter Jane - fivety pounds when she is eighteen years of age.
- dearly beloved wife Augnish - use of the best room in the house together with the third of the plantation I now live on during her natural life and no longer, with the thirds of my moveable estate and at her disposing as she shall think proper.

Sons Alexander and David, executors. Witnesses: John Crawford, Alexander Porter, George Davis.